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String Ensemble Listening Test

March 07, 2007
In episode #28 of Gearwire Crosstalk the boys listened to 6 different samples of orchestral string ensemble patches. Each one used the same MIDI and the best patch for the job was chosen. Three of the Samples are from software sample collections and three are from hardware ROM based sound modules.

Here are the products:

Software Sample Libraries:
  • Sonivox Muse
  • Vienna Symphonic Library
  • East West/Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra Silver Edition

Hardware Synths
  • Yamaha MU100R
  • Yamaha Motif
  • Roland XV5050

Download the ZIP file below to get the uncompressed Wave files in DVD quality audio. You can also hear them on episode #28 of Gearwire Crosstalk along with the Crosstalk crew's opinions. When you're done, don't forget to vote for your favorite sample on the official Gearwire Forum thread.
Vote for your favorite sample on the official Gearwire Crosstalk Forum thread.

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